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VectorCraft: the free Illustrator alternative
Vector illustration — bezier paths, shapes and export to SVG, for logos and line art.
What VectorCraft does
VectorCraft covers the Illustrator use case: logos, icons, diagrams and any artwork that must scale infinitely. You get pen-tool style bezier editing, boolean shape operations, text-on-path and clean SVG export. For indie makers who need a logo or app icon occasionally, it removes the "rent Illustrator for one export" problem entirely.
Key features
- Layer/document workflow modelled on the tool it replaces — muscle memory transfers
- Open, standards-based file formats so your work is never locked in
- Rust-native performance: fast launch, smooth on modest hardware
- Runs 100% locally — no account, no cloud upload, no telemetry traps
VectorCraft vs Illustrator: the honest take
For everyday illustrator work, VectorCraft covers the core loop well and the price is unbeatable. Power users will hit edges — specialized plugins, pro color pipelines and niche formats are where the paid incumbent still wins. Our rule of thumb: try VectorCraft first for a week; you will know quickly whether your work lives inside or outside its 90%.
Who it's for
- Students and teachers who need real tools without license gymnastics
- Indie makers and small teams cutting software costs to zero
- Anyone who left Illustrator over subscriptions but still needs the workflow
How to get it
VectorCraft ships with the ArtCraft suite on GitHub. Follow the download guide for step-by-step install and verification.
FAQ
Is VectorCraft free forever?
It is open source — the code is public, so even if the project direction changed, the current apps stay usable and forkable.
Does it open my existing files?
It targets the common interchange formats for its category; check the download page notes for the current list for VectorCraft.
Where do I report bugs?
On the project's GitHub issue tracker — it is actively maintained and releases land frequently.